Violet Warehou
Schedophilus velaini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–240 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The violet warehou keeps to deep water around islands, feeding on planktonic salps along with squid and small fish. It reaches about a metre and belongs to the same group of deepwater drifters as the warehous and ruffs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Centrolophidae › Schedophilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219742.
FAQ
- How deep does the Violet Warehou live?
- The Violet Warehou (Schedophilus velaini) is typically found at 40–240 m.
- Is the Violet Warehou dangerous to divers?
- The Violet Warehou is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Violet Warehou get?
- The Violet Warehou grows to about 1 m.